UK Government Confirms 25 % ETA Fee Hike to £20 From Late February
China Announces 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for UK Citizens After Beijing Summit
100 ml Rule Scrapped at More UK Airports as CT Scanners Go Live
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EU Unveils 2026 Visa Strategy—Report Frames UK as Key Partner in Talent Attraction
A new EU Visa Strategy promises faster, fully digital Schengen visas and an EU Talent Pool by 2028. Analysts highlight UK collaboration on talent mobility, meaning British firms could benefit from streamlined visas even as dual ETA/ETIAS checks loom.
Flooding Near Birmingham Airport Shuts A4545, Snarling Half-Term Travel
Flooding closed the key A4545 approach road to Birmingham Airport on 7-8 February, delaying thousands of passengers at the start of half-term. The disruption exposes surface-access vulnerabilities and emphasises the need for real-time route monitoring in corporate travel planning.
Aer Lingus introduces passport-only ID rule on Ireland-UK flights ahead of UK ETA rollout
From 25 February 2026 Aer Lingus will only accept passports (or Irish passport cards) on all Republic of Ireland–UK flights, ending the long-standing practice of accepting driving licences and other ID. The move anticipates the UK’s compulsory Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme and aims to cut boarding delays. Irish passengers must now ensure passport validity, and companies should factor ETA costs into travel budgets.
Early-morning trespass causes hours of rail disruption on Gatwick Airport corridor
A trespass incident between Purley and Gatwick Airport late on 6 February blocked the Brighton Main Line for over an hour, with knock-on delays of up to 45 minutes on 7 February. Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services are now running but may be revised all day. The disruption highlights vulnerabilities on the key rail corridor feeding London’s airports and prompts calls for stronger trespass prevention and traveller contingency plans.
Storm-driven flood alerts prompt travel warnings across Lincolnshire road and rail network
The Environment Agency placed several Lincolnshire rivers under flood alert on 7 February, warning that roads and rail lines could be affected. Businesses with mobile workforces or international staff in the region should monitor updates and prepare contingency plans. The alerts highlight the intersection of environmental risk and global mobility compliance, particularly for sponsors of shift-based visa holders.